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Contract Length: ~6 months (Nov–May, with potential extension)
Location: Chelsea, Manhattan, NYC
Schedule: 2 days per week (proposed but flexible)
Role Overview
We are seeking a discreet, skilled Private Chef to support a couple in Chelsea as they welcome their first child (due mid-December). The family is looking to outsource meal preparation to focus on this next stage of life. This is a 6-month contract role, with potential to extend, focused on preparing nutrient-rich, balanced meals with lunch as the primary meal of the day and lighter dinners to supplement.
The chef will be responsible for menu planning, shopping, cooking, organizing, and light kitchen upkeep, ensuring meals are prepared and stored in a thoughtful, sustainable, and family-friendly way.
Key Responsibilities
Meal Preparation
○ Design and execute weekly menus aligned with dietary preferences and nutritional needs.
○ Prepare lunches as the primary focus, plus lighter dinners (1–2 per week, with potential to increase post-baby).
○ Incorporate high-protein, high omega-3 ingredients, whole grains, beans, lentils, and low-mercury fish.
○ Limit use of beef, pork, cream-based dishes, and heavy cheeses.
Shopping & Organization
○ Source high-quality ingredients, prioritizing seasonal, sustainable, and local options.
○ Organize the pantry and refrigerator in an orderly, practical way.
○ Minimize plastic use; rely on sustainable/reusable storage solutions.
Food Safety & Special Considerations
○ Respect current pregnancy restrictions (no raw/undercooked meat or fish, no
unpasteurized cheese, no sprouts).
○ Accommodate food preferences (no cilantro).
○ Ensure meals are safe, well-labeled, and easy to reheat or assemble.
Household Coordination
○ Collaborate seamlessly with household rhythm (housekeeper visits every other Tuesday).
○ Parents will be home on maternity and paternity leave from mid-December through
mid-April, so a quiet, seamless presence is essential.
○ A baby nurse or nanny will also be part of the household during this period.
○ Work independently and discreetly, maintaining a low-profile presence.
Qualifications
● Professional culinary training and prior experience as a Private Chef (family or UHNW households preferred).
● Strong knowledge of nutrition, balanced cooking, and pregnancy/postpartum dietary considerations.
● Expertise in preparing refined yet approachable meals with an emphasis on flavor, presentation, and consistency.
● Organized and efficient in meal prep, shopping, and kitchen management.
● Discreet, self-directed, and able to anticipate household needs with minimal check-ins.
Culinary Style & Inspiration
The client enjoys refined but approachable dining, similar to restaurants such as:
● Felice 15 Gold, Crown Shy, Manhatta, Delmonico’s, Gramercy Tavern, Blue Hill Family Meal, Eleven Madison Park, Motel Morris, Cucina Alba, Peter McManus Café, Peter Luger, Casa Enrique
The ideal chef will translate this culinary sensibility into thoughtful, nourishing, at-home meals.
Schedule & Compensation
● Days: Starting with two days but flexible
● Hours: Flexible—focused on batch preparation for the week.
● Compensation: Competitive; commensurate with experience.
Ideal Personality Fit
● Works independently with minimal supervision.
● Highly professional, discreet, and reliable.
● Passionate about food, nutrition, and thoughtful presentation.
Private Chef (6-Month Contract)
Chelsea, NYPrivate Chef (6-Month Contract) – Chelsea, NYC
Start Date: November 17, 2025Contract Length: ~6 months (Nov–May, with potential extension)
Location: Chelsea, Manhattan, NYC
Schedule: 2 days per week (proposed but flexible)
Role Overview
We are seeking a discreet, skilled Private Chef to support a couple in Chelsea as they welcome their first child (due mid-December). The family is looking to outsource meal preparation to focus on this next stage of life. This is a 6-month contract role, with potential to extend, focused on preparing nutrient-rich, balanced meals with lunch as the primary meal of the day and lighter dinners to supplement.
The chef will be responsible for menu planning, shopping, cooking, organizing, and light kitchen upkeep, ensuring meals are prepared and stored in a thoughtful, sustainable, and family-friendly way.
Key Responsibilities
Meal Preparation
○ Design and execute weekly menus aligned with dietary preferences and nutritional needs.
○ Prepare lunches as the primary focus, plus lighter dinners (1–2 per week, with potential to increase post-baby).
○ Incorporate high-protein, high omega-3 ingredients, whole grains, beans, lentils, and low-mercury fish.
○ Limit use of beef, pork, cream-based dishes, and heavy cheeses.
Shopping & Organization
○ Source high-quality ingredients, prioritizing seasonal, sustainable, and local options.
○ Organize the pantry and refrigerator in an orderly, practical way.
○ Minimize plastic use; rely on sustainable/reusable storage solutions.
Food Safety & Special Considerations
○ Respect current pregnancy restrictions (no raw/undercooked meat or fish, no
unpasteurized cheese, no sprouts).
○ Accommodate food preferences (no cilantro).
○ Ensure meals are safe, well-labeled, and easy to reheat or assemble.
Household Coordination
○ Collaborate seamlessly with household rhythm (housekeeper visits every other Tuesday).
○ Parents will be home on maternity and paternity leave from mid-December through
mid-April, so a quiet, seamless presence is essential.
○ A baby nurse or nanny will also be part of the household during this period.
○ Work independently and discreetly, maintaining a low-profile presence.
Qualifications
● Professional culinary training and prior experience as a Private Chef (family or UHNW households preferred).
● Strong knowledge of nutrition, balanced cooking, and pregnancy/postpartum dietary considerations.
● Expertise in preparing refined yet approachable meals with an emphasis on flavor, presentation, and consistency.
● Organized and efficient in meal prep, shopping, and kitchen management.
● Discreet, self-directed, and able to anticipate household needs with minimal check-ins.
Culinary Style & Inspiration
The client enjoys refined but approachable dining, similar to restaurants such as:
● Felice 15 Gold, Crown Shy, Manhatta, Delmonico’s, Gramercy Tavern, Blue Hill Family Meal, Eleven Madison Park, Motel Morris, Cucina Alba, Peter McManus Café, Peter Luger, Casa Enrique
The ideal chef will translate this culinary sensibility into thoughtful, nourishing, at-home meals.
Schedule & Compensation
● Days: Starting with two days but flexible
● Hours: Flexible—focused on batch preparation for the week.
● Compensation: Competitive; commensurate with experience.
Ideal Personality Fit
● Works independently with minimal supervision.
● Highly professional, discreet, and reliable.
● Passionate about food, nutrition, and thoughtful presentation.